Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026.
Free first is the rule for a weekend list, but this page prints no prices, so treat every cost as check-first.
This page lists four outings near Highett: two in Moorabbin and two in Cheltenham. Each was confirmed against at least two sources, and hours appear only where a venue’s own listing gave them.
Use the one-line plan at the end of each entry to stitch a Saturday or Sunday together.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Science outing in Moorabbin | Twisted Science | 22-36 Bulli Street, Moorabbin |
| Wet-weather mall wander | Westfield Southland | 1239 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham |
| A weekend squash game | Squash Melbourne | 10-12 Independence Street, Moorabbin |
| Brewpub stop in Cheltenham | Bad Shepherd Brewing | 386 Reserve Road, Cheltenham |
Twisted Science — 22-36 Bulli Street, Moorabbin VIC 3189
Twisted Science is on Bulli Street in Moorabbin, and its own site and OpenStreetMap agree on the address. The site lists opening Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 4:30pm, so both weekend days are covered. This page prints no admission price, so check the site before you leave.
Time needed: its site lists opening from 9am to 4:30pm on weekends, so plan your visit inside that window.
Westfield Southland — 1239 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Westfield Southland is a shopping centre at 1239 Nepean Highway in Cheltenham, and Westfield’s site and OpenStreetMap agree on that address. We are not stating trading hours here because we did not find a listing to quote, so check the Westfield site first. A centre like this suits a weekend errand run or a stroll when the weather turns.
Rain backup: an indoor centre is the obvious fallback if the weather ruins your outdoor plans, once you have checked its hours.
Squash Melbourne — 10-12 Independence Street, Moorabbin VIC 3189
Squash Melbourne is on Independence Street in Moorabbin, and its own site and OpenStreetMap agree on the address. The site lists Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. It is undated, so confirm the timetable, and this page prints no court prices.
Plan it: its site lists Saturday from 9am and Sunday from 10am, so book or ask about courts before you turn up.
Bad Shepherd Brewing — 386 Reserve Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Bad Shepherd Brewing is a brewpub at Reserve Road in Cheltenham, and its own site, OpenStreetMap and AGFG all place it there. AGFG lists it as child friendly, with takeaway, live music and alfresco dining. Those are directory listing features, not our findings, and we are not stating hours because the listings we found may be out of date.
Get there: it sits on Reserve Road in Cheltenham, so check the PTV journey planner for your trip and confirm hours with the venue.
Quick answers
What can I do near Highett this weekend?
This page lists four options: Twisted Science and Squash Melbourne in Moorabbin, and Westfield Southland and Bad Shepherd Brewing in Cheltenham. Together they cover a science outing, a shopping centre, a squash game and a brewpub stop.
When can I play squash near Highett on a weekend?
The Squash Melbourne site lists Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. The site is undated, so check the timetable with the centre before you head over.
Is Twisted Science open on Sundays?
Its own site lists Sunday from 9am to 4:30pm, alongside Tuesday to Saturday. Opening hours can change, so confirm with Twisted Science before you travel.
Is Bad Shepherd Brewing child friendly and does it have live music?
AGFG lists Bad Shepherd Brewing as child friendly and as having live music, along with takeaway and alfresco dining. Those are directory listing features, so ask the venue about what is on for the day you plan to visit.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites, westfield.com.au and the Australian Good Food Guide. We copied no menu prices from these places’ own pages, so this page prints none. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Twisted Science: openstreetmap.org/11658554087, twistedscience.com.au/melbourne
- Westfield Southland: openstreetmap.org/107665776, westfield.com.au/southland
- Squash Melbourne: openstreetmap.org/13599816301, squashmelbourne.com
- Bad Shepherd Brewing: openstreetmap.org/2462720474, badshepherd.com.au, agfg.com.au/bad-shephard-brewing-co-57112
